Cargo Handler Trainee
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Job Location:
Mount Pleasant, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the loading and unloading of rail cars and trucks with or without the use of material handling equipment.
- Transfers consolidates stores and stacks cargo in warehouses and transit sheds in a safe and efficient manner.
- Prepares railcars for safe movement and for the loading and unloading of automobiles.
- Drives automobiles in and out of railcars.
- Transfers cargo to and/or from pallets by hand or with material handling equipment.
Additional Job Responsibilities
- Performs any other tasks assigned to facilitate the handling of cargo or to ensure safe and clean operating conditions on the facility.
- Other duties as assigned- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid South Carolina drivers license is required to operate a Ports Authority owned licensed motor vehicle.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines.
Skills and Abilities
Basic computer skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced driver with 1-2 years experience and/or forklift experience
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Individual must be willing to work flexible schedule including overtime. Schedule of work varies and may include weekend and night shifts. Schedule of work may change with minimal notice.
- Standing walking bending stooping kneeling pushing and pulling.
- Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs; overhead lifting may be required.
- Climbing stairs and/or ladders over 15 ft.
- Must have 20/20 vision with corrective lenses; peripheral vision/depth perception.
- Must possess visual capabilities for day and night operations.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to hear spoken and radio communication and audible alarms and warning devices.
- Must speak clearly for face to face and radio communications.
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required (hard hat safety shoes reflective vest fall protection harness and hearing protection).
- Must have the ability to work in a restricted space.
- Must be able to work at heights 8 feet or more above ground level.
Additional Information :
Summary
SC Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Ruby
- Shipping & Receiving
- Forklift
- Lift Truck Experience
- Basic Math
- Packaging
- Warehouse Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Human Resources
- RF Scanner
About Company
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, Georgetown and Greer. Our 900+ employees handle cargo, operate and maintain cargo handling equipment, manage port facilities and operations, and support the port ... View more
